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Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Isaacs, Cambridge (gift of the artist) Henry Isaacs, New York Contemporary Art Consultants, Needham Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco Private Collection, New York Sotheby's, New York, November 9, 1989, lot 100 Carol Saper Fine Art, Ltd., New York Acquired by the present owner from the above

Literature

Francis Valentine O'Connor, ed., Jackson Pollock: A Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, Drawings and Other Works , Supplement Number One, New York, 1995, cat. no. 9, p. 16, illustrated Condition This work is in good condition overall. The top, bottom and right edges of the sheet are deckled. The sheet has yellowed slightly with noticeable spots of discoloration and staining throughout, as is visible in the catalogue illustration. There is a crease to the lower left edge of the sheet. Hinged verso along the top edge of the folded sheet. Framed under glass. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Jackson Pollock Untitled (Figures) signed; inscribed Greetings. Lee and Jackson on the reverse India ink on paper Sheet: 4 5/8 by 6 3/8 in. 11.8 by 29.2 cm. Executed circa 1942-1948. Provenance Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Isaacs, Cambridge (gift of the artist) Henry Isaacs, New York Contemporary Art Consultants, Needham Anthony Meier Fine Arts, San Francisco Private Collection, New York Sotheby's, New York, November 9, 1989, lot 100 Carol Saper Fine Art, Ltd., New York Acquired by the present owner from the above Literature Francis Valentine O'Connor, ed., Jackson Pollock: A Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, Drawings and Other Works , Supplement Number One, New York, 1995, cat. no. 9, p. 16, illustrated Condition This work is in good condition overall. The top, bottom and right edges of the sheet are deckled. The sheet has yellowed slightly with noticeable spots of discoloration and staining throughout, as is visible in the catalogue illustration. There is a crease to the lower left edge of the sheet. Hinged verso along the top edge of the folded sheet. Framed under glass. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.